Abstract: A model that predicts the quasi-static behavior of a friction damper that has spherical contacts was developed using Mindlin’s theory. The model was integrated into a dynamic analysis that ...

Abstract: This paper discusses an approach for characterizing the dynamic behavior of a friction damper. To accomplish this, the deflection of the damper is measured as a function of an applied force ...

Abstract: Most manufacturing processes involve several process variables which interact with one another to produce a resultant action on the part. A fault is said to occur when any of these process ...

Abstract: The sheet metal drawing operation is a complex manufacturing process involving more than forty process variables. The intricate interaction among these variables affect the forming tonnage which ...